EDITORIAL - Mbeki ouster could destabilise South Africa
This newspaper was more than irritated with some of Thabo Mbeki's policies, such as over-sensitive diplomacy towards Robert Mugabe and his unscientific questioning of the cause of HIV/AIDS, that slowed South Africa's response to the disease...
Time to unite and work with your leader
The Editor, Sir:I want to congratulate Mrs Simpson Miller on her victory once again as leader of the People's National Party.
Reforestation must be priority
The Editor, Sir:As we seek to mop up our 'labour liquidity', and discourage the palm-rubbers across the country, the authorities should look to using petty criminals as a reforestation work force to immediately reforest the slopes of our watersheds.
Some JPS customers waste electricity
THE EDITOR, Sir:I have recently been watching the angry protesters with their electricity bills and I shall now make some comments which are middle-of-the road.
NOTE-WORTHY: Damaged party
The PNP is now a damaged party with poor leadership.
On profitability and taxation
THE EDITOR, Sir: Minister of Finance, Audley Shaw in giving favourable consideration to the grant of a licence to a telecommunication giant emphasised the need for competition in his consideration as stated by him, recently.
'Barrels' vital to the poor
THE EDITOR, Sir:In responding to a letter in Tuesday's Gleaner titled, 'Customs charges to be questioned', I would like to add my two-piece.
St Thomas roads need attention
THE EDITOR, Sir: St Thomas is classified as an under-developed parish and could be in the top five of the poorest parishes in Jamaica. The construction of the recently built Yallahs bridge is a relief to motorists and pedestrians, who ply this route on a daily basis or even occasionally.
Revamping issue of road contracts
THE EDITOR, Sir:I am using this medium to speak to the issue of road contracts, the selection and retention of contractors on the approved list.
|
